Falltech 6015 Instructions Manual page 12

Climbing:
Many FallTech Full Body Harnesses are equipped with a front D-ring
located on the chest strap (or at the center of the chest, in the case of
cross-over syle FBH's). This front D-ring is to be used for climbing fixed
ladders and other ascent/descent systems. This front D-ring should be
used only with systems that limit free-fall to 2 feet or less.
1. Select the appropriate FallTech FBH based on the work
conditions, specific hazards and the weight of the user.
2. Read, understand and comply with manufacturer's instructions
for each component of your Personal Fall Arrest System (Full
Body Harness, Connecting Device, Anchorage Connectors, etc.).
Ensure that you have been fully instructed on the use and care
of any fixed ladder or ascent/descent system that you will be
required to use. Be sure to choose components that are
compatible with this FBH. If you have questions about product
or component compatibility, be sure to contact FallTech for
additional instructions.
3. Calculate possible swing fall/clear fall hazards, total fall distance,
and required clearance distance. If you have a swing-fall hazard
or do not have the required clearance distance, STOP and
reevaluate your application and system.
4. Inspect this Full Body Harness, and all components of your
PFAS in accordance with Section 8 of this manual. Be sure to
consult, and adhere to the instructional materials, labels
and warnings accompanying the other components of your
PFAS as well.
5. Don and adjust your Full Body Harness in accordance with
section 3.6 of this manual.
6. Attach the trolley or fall arrestor (i.e. cable grab) to the front D-
ring of your FBH using a carabiner or integral double-locking
snap hook. Ensure that gate is closed and latched and make
sure that there is no unnecessary slack in your chest strap.
7. Climb (ascend or descend) carefully and at a comfortable pace
using a back-up fall arrest connecting device (attached to the
back D-ring of your full body harness and tied off to the ladder or
structure) wherever and whenever practicable.
8. Should you need to stop and rest during your ascent or descent,
be sure to tie-off with your back-up fall arrest connecting device
while you are resting.
9. Once you have reached the exit platform or work location, be
sure to tie-off with your back-up fall arrest connecting device
prior to disengaging your front D-ring from the climbing system.
10. Proceed to your work location, remaining tied-off at all times
when exposed to fall hazards.
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Confined Space Entry/Retrieval:
Many FallTech Full Body Harnesses are equipped with shoulder D-
rings (one D-ring located on top of each shoulder strap). These D-rings
are intended for confined space entry and retrieval and should be used in
conjunction with a 7208 Confined Space Yoke and an appropriate means
of insertion and extraction (tripod/davit and winch). Shoulder D-rings
should NEVER be used for fall arrest, positioning or as lanyard keepers.
1. Select the appropriate FallTech FBH based on the work
conditions, specific hazards and the weight of the user.
2. Read understand and comply with manufacturer's instructions for
each component of your Personal Fall Arrest System (Full Body
Harness, SRL, Anchorage Connectors, tripod, winch, etc.).
Ensure that you have been fully instructed on the use and care
of any confined space equipment that you will be required to use.
Be sure to choose components that are compatible with this
FBH. If you have questions about product or component
compatibility, be sure to contact FallTech for additional
instructions.
3. Calculate possible swing fall/clear fall hazards, total fall distance,
and required clearance distance. If you have a swing-fall hazard
or do not have the required clearance distance, STOP and
reevaluate your application and system.
4. Inspect this Full Body Harness, and all components of your
Confined Space Kit/PFAS in accordance with Section 8 of this
manual. Be sure to consult, and adhere to the instructional
materials, labels and warnings accompanying the other
components of your PFAS as well.
5. Don and adjust your Full Body Harness in accordance with
section 3.6 of this manual.
6. Securely attach the 7208 Yoke to the shoulder D-rings of your
FBH using the double-locking snap hooks located at the leg ends
of the Yoke (one hook attached to each shoulder D-ring).
Ensure the gates are closed and latched securely. Connect the
O-ring at the top of the Yoke to the double-locking snap hook or
carabiner at the working end of the winch line.
7. If using a back-up fall arrest connecting device such as a Self-
Retracting Lifeline or 3-way Rescue SRL, ensure that it is
securely attached to the back D-ring of your FBH.
8. Proceed with your entry/retrieval procedures as outlined in your
fall protection plan and/or your confined space entry permit.
Allow the winch operator to assist you as needed while you
ascend or descend to or from the work location.
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